Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Strafford County Head Start
10.2019 - Current
Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
Led a team of educators in developing cohesive curricula aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Great Bay Kids Company
09.2014 - 08.2019
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
Site Facilitator
Rockingham Community Action
09.2000 - 08.2014
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to share feedback and ideas for optimization in site management processes.
Developed contingency plans for potential risks or delays in order to maintain progress towards targets despite unforeseen circumstances or setbacks.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Plymouth Stae University
Plymouth, NH
06.1999
Skills
Safety awareness
Classroom Management
Parent-teacher collaboration
Parent-Teacher Communication
Lesson Planning
Training and mentoring
Educational leadership
Activity Planning
Compliance understanding
Child Development
Instructional Methods
Differentiated Instruction
Behavior Management
Critical Thinking
Curriculum Development
Certification
State of NH Educator Level 3
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Strafford County Head Start
10.2019 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Great Bay Kids Company
09.2014 - 08.2019
Site Facilitator
Rockingham Community Action
09.2000 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Plymouth Stae University
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